What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vacuum Truck Operator position at TexMex Services?
Company/Position Overview:
Tex-Mex is located in Hobbs, NM and provides variety of oilfield services for the purpose of workover or completion operations. Tex-Mex offers a wide range of support services including, hot oilers, dump truck haulers, sandblast, and coating, frac tank haulers, vac truck haulers, kill trucks, and trash trailers. Tex-Mex is managed by seasoned industry veterans and services blue-chip customers in the Permian Basin and New Mexico with a substantial asset base, strong safety culture and industry-leading operating procedures. Tex-Mex has partnered with Nichols Oil Tools and American Well Services to provide a full suite of completions and workover solutions to customers throughout the Permian Basin and New Mexico.
The Vacuum Truck Operator will perform manual tasks and assist with the repair of oilfield equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Vacuum Truck Operator will drive and operate the truck in picking up, hauling, and unloading various oilfield related fluids - fresh water, brine/salt water, crude oil, frac fluids and other associated well servicing fluids. These fluids are pulled from customers various oilfield locations and is collected in tanks and/or other containers.
- Verifying the types of materials being transported and ensuring that they do not exceed weight restrictions.
- Filling out Daily Inspection before and after every trip, which includes checking the oil, gas, and water levels as well as the lights, tires etc.
- Promptly reporting any accidents, injuries or mechanical faults to supervisor and management.
- Performing regular maintenance to ensure that the truck is in good working order.
- Maintaining accurate driver logs.
- Complying with all DOT safety rules and regulations.
- Dismantles oilfield machinery.
- Ensures that work areas are clean and safe.
- Follows safety guidelines and regulations.
- Attend monthly safety meetings.
- Follow on-call schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent mechanical skills.
- Be able to perform simple mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication).
- Ability to read, write and speak English so that all instructions are understood.
- Thorough knowledge of oilfield machinery and repair.
- Ability to understand and write proper JSAs for every job/location.
- Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior workers.
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Valid Class A driver license along with tanker endorsements and a clean driving record.
- Must be over 21 years or older as drivers will cross Texas state line.
- There will be some evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays that will be required.
Education and Experience:
- 1 year of previous related experience preferred; on-the-job training provided.
Physical Requirements:
- Physically able to perform heavy manual labor.
- Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, pull or push, reach, and climb.
- Must be able to work in all outdoor elements for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at a time.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k
Candidates will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes criminal background check, MVR history, drug and alcohol test, and a DOT physical.
